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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karanjit Kooner, MD

Ophthalmology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75390
2146450624
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1295796498 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kooner from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kooner

Dr. Karanjit Kooner is an ophthalmology in Dallas, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kooner performed 939 Medicare services across 702 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kooner received a total of $5,997 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kooner is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ 939 Medicare services$ $5,997 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
939
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in TX for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
702
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~47 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Eye exam, established patient, focused672$59$269
Retinal photography (fundus photo)108$24$247
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)51$26$173
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye29$21$125
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness25$8$37
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient16$76$390
Visual field test, extended15$45$283
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient12$94$471
Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method11$49$332
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$5,997
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,199/year across 5 years
Top 19% in TX for ophthalmology
16
Companies
46
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,997 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$83
2022
$99
2020
$1,100
2019
$1,329
2018
$3,387

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$2,191
OPTOVUE, INC.
$1,044
EllexiScience
$772
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$663
Allergan Inc.
$279
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$193
Ivantis, Inc
$162
Allergan, Inc.
$159
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$125
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$109
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$83
Alcon Vision LLC
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$25
Iridex Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 66.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AngioVue · CyPass · DURYSTA · Hydrus · IOLMaster 500 · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · OCT TRITON · OMNI Surgical System · ORA · Rhopressa · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XR · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $639 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
286
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
UT OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS JR.
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments✓ Open PaymentsCY 2023
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kooner is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 19%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kooner experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kooner performed 672 eye exam, established patient, focused services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kooner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kooner received a total of $5,997 from 16 companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kooner's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Dallas?
Dr. Kooner's average Medicare payment per service is $51. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kooner) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →